Mixed Bean- Cherry Tomato Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

[Chesney Land]

Looking for that side dish to compliment that nice fish you've been wanting to grill, but cant figure out what to prepare with it. This salad contains the bright assemblage of flavors, textures, and colors to do so. The salad can be prepared early in the day and refrigerated until ready to serve.

1 pd. fresh green beans, trimmed
1 pd. fresh waxed beans, trimmed
1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp. extravirgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
3 c. cherry tomatoes, halved (2 pts.)
1 c. loosely packed basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1/2 c. finely chopped red onion
Fresh basil sprigs (optional)

1. Cook green and waxed beans in boiling water 5 minutes. Drain and plunge beans into ice water; drain.

2. Combine vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper. Add beans, tomatoes, basil leaves, and onion, toss gently. Cover and chill. Garnish with basil sprigs, if desired.

About 85 calories.

I really enjoy being able to create my own recipes. It's nice to be able to prepare my creations for my friends and then when they like it to be able to tell them I created the recipe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[WAHOONBOX]

SOUNDS DELICIOUS......IF I ADD THREE GRILLED CHICKENS ON THIS DISH ....DOES THE CALORIE INTAKE GO UP?

[Chesney Land]

Box Sweetie.............. you are a very intelligent man........ what do you think.

lol

[WAHOONBOX]

OH GEEEZZZZZZZZZZ
NO CHICKENS?

I GUESS I NEED TO EAT MORE OF THIS DISH..........SO I CAN WEAR A SMALLER BELT